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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Ernie Seneca
Date: August 11, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. MIKE EASLEY PROCLAIMS AUGUST 20th AS NASCAR DAY
North Carolina joins effort to support Victory Junction Gang Camp
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has proclaimed Aug. 20th as NASCAR Day in North Carolina and is urging citizens to support the nonprofit Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman for children with life-threatening diseases or chronic illnesses.
“The NASCAR community comes together to help people in need and this observance will help Victory Junction provide special life experiences and memories for these children,” Easley said. In June, NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife, Pattie, found the camp in memory of their late son Adam, who died in a May 2000 crash while practicing for a race in Loudon, New Hampshire.
According to Easley’s proclamation, “NASCAR Day is an opportunity for fans across the country to show their appreciation for the sport they love and help worthwhile causes such as Victory Junction Gang Camp, a designated Proud Charity of NASCAR, established to provide fun and memorable camping experiences to chronically ill children.”
North Carolina is the latest to join the NASCAR Day campaign, a nationwide community relations effort celebrating the sport to benefit the camp. Several local organizations, including the city of Charlotte, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte Sports Commission, are lending their support to the program to help create a strong presence throughout the area and solicit local participation. More than 50 companies from North Carolina have signed up to participate.
Victory Junction Gang Camp is the only year-round multi-disease facility of its kind. It is under the umbrella of The Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps founded by actor Paul Newman. The camps are geared toward making every child’s camp experience unforgettable and empowering, at no charge to the campers or their families.
People seeking additional information, or to sign up for NASCAR Day, should visit www.nascar.com/nascarday or call (866) 305-4703. Any company interested in implementing a company-wide NASCAR Day program can call (866) 451-9910.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Ernie Seneca
Date: August 11, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. MIKE EASLEY PROCLAIMS AUGUST 20th AS NASCAR DAY
North Carolina joins effort to support Victory Junction Gang Camp
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has proclaimed Aug. 20th as NASCAR Day in North Carolina and is urging citizens to support the nonprofit Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman for children with life-threatening diseases or chronic illnesses.
“The NASCAR community comes together to help people in need and this observance will help Victory Junction provide special life experiences and memories for these children,” Easley said. In June, NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife, Pattie, found the camp in memory of their late son Adam, who died in a May 2000 crash while practicing for a race in Loudon, New Hampshire.
According to Easley’s proclamation, “NASCAR Day is an opportunity for fans across the country to show their appreciation for the sport they love and help worthwhile causes such as Victory Junction Gang Camp, a designated Proud Charity of NASCAR, established to provide fun and memorable camping experiences to chronically ill children.”
North Carolina is the latest to join the NASCAR Day campaign, a nationwide community relations effort celebrating the sport to benefit the camp. Several local organizations, including the city of Charlotte, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte Sports Commission, are lending their support to the program to help create a strong presence throughout the area and solicit local participation. More than 50 companies from North Carolina have signed up to participate.
Victory Junction Gang Camp is the only year-round multi-disease facility of its kind. It is under the umbrella of The Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps founded by actor Paul Newman. The camps are geared toward making every child’s camp experience unforgettable and empowering, at no charge to the campers or their families.
People seeking additional information, or to sign up for NASCAR Day, should visit www.nascar.com/nascarday or call (866) 305-4703. Any company interested in implementing a company-wide NASCAR Day program can call (866) 451-9910.
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